Robotics Results from the Georgia Dome

The FIRST Robotics World Championship event held at the GA Dome, consisted of seven matches spaced out over a two day period.  World wide there are over 800 FIRST Vex teams.  "3 Brothers and Wesley" fought hard at tournaments in Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina to be one of the 100 winning teams represented at the Dome.  They fought hard and won six out of the seven matches played!  They ended up as the 3rd place Captain alliance in the Edison Division and triumphed through the quarter finals, but lost in the semi-final match.  In the second day of competition, the event was opened by President George W. Bush!  While speaking, President Bush commented that this event was the "WWF for smart people."  The team had the opportunity to meet and shake hands with Dean Kamen, the founder of the FIRST organization, inventor of the Segway, Auto Syringe (mobile dialysis machine), and the all terrain electric wheelchair (iBOT) among other accomplishments.  Congratulations team, we are all so proud of you and we look forward to a great return for next year!  ( Dean Kamen is in the group picture. )

A rainbow for anyone with the "Blooey Blues"

Anna loves to draw rainbows.  One day she said, "Mommy, sometimes if you are really sad, and you are so sad you don't even feel like playing....... you just have the Blooey Blues.  

I answer her with , "When you have the Blooey Blues, what should you do?"

Anna says, "Well you just go to bed, cover up and go to sleep.  Then when you wake up, the Blooey Blues will be all gone."

"Okay".

At this point I am wondering where in the world this information came from so I ask her, "How do you know all this?"

She replies, "Wow Wow Wubbzy ." 

So, for anyone out there with the Blooey Blues, don't worry about it, just go back to bed and sleep it off!  That should do the trick, but if it doesn't, Anna has colored you a rainbow on her chalkboard!  Have a great day!  

Sugar and Spice, Make that an extra measure of SPICE

This photo is of Anna who wanted to stay outside playing, rather than take a shower!

While working on our taxes, Scott and I had piles of paper everywhere.  I told Anna to Not Touch any thing as this "paper work" was very important.  Her reply, "Mommy don't be adiculous (ridiculous)!  Papa lets me do paper work all the time! "   (Papa lets her do whatever she wants)!

One of Anna's often used expressions is, "I am so FRUSHERATED!"  While at the dentist waiting for Wesley, the appointment took a very long time.  Anna who was as pretty as a picture in a girly dress with bows to match, had waited entirely too long for her brother. It was finally time to check out, but by the reception desk and in front of a very crowded room full of patients...... Anna lost it.  "Dang It, Dang It, Dang It, Dang It!  I am tired of this place and this is taking too long!"  Was what came very loudly out of my lovely princess's mouth!  One receptionist was on the phone and started laughing so hard she had to put the phone down. The other one whispered she agreed with Anna!  The whole place was laughing as my face is turning red because my little princess sounds more like a sailor.  A third receptionist offered some encouragement as she stood up to peer over the counter and see who was making such a ruckus.  As she noted my lovely three year old and two teenagers, she said  "Don't feel too bad, we have heard worse!"

Anna is "FRUSHERATED" as she is not allowed to say "Dang It" anymore!

Not too long ago,  Anna had to take a time out for pushing Will.  She was very MAD.  She sat with arms folded and when her time was up, was told to tell Will she was sorry so everyone could go outside to play.  She refused. The ultimatum was given and she would either apologize or go to her room.  So with arms folded and nose in the air, she got up and went to her room.  Throw in a "HUMPHHH!" as she went by as well.  Mind you she loves to go outside with the family but not this time.  No Sir!  She was not going to lower herself and offer Will an apology.  After quite some time she did finally give in,  whew....... our girl can be stubborn when she sets her mind to it!  Spicy!  On some occasions when her time out is over, we tell her she can get up, but she just tells us she is not done yet!   And we asked God to Please have Mercy on us in our older age!

 

Happy Belated birthday post for Will

Check out those muscles on the last photo!  On April 30th our Will turned 15!  Where does the time go?  What a blessing you are to our family, Will, and to so many who know you.  You are the perfect mix of fierce determination and personal drive,  yet still possessing a gentle and quiet spirit.  You lead quietly, setting the example while others watch.  I can not tell you how many people stop and tell me what an inspiration you are to them and their children.  We are so proud of you, not just for what you accomplish, but more so for "who" you are.  We love you and know God has wonderful plans for you.  We are your biggest fans as you "Face the Giants" every day. 

Tinkerbell and her favorite toy "Dollhouse with horse stables"

Will prefers Anna as a princess but here lately she thinks she is TINKERBELL..... with PIXIE DUST and all. My mom gave her a TINKERBELL costume for Christmas.  Not too long ago in the van, Will was sitting next to Anna aka TINKERBELL.  She was blowing spit rasberries into the sunlight and saying, "Look Will!  Pixie dust !"  Of course, Will lets her know immediately as she is now spitting his way, "That is not Pixie dust!  You are spitting on me!"  Her reply, "No Will, it is pixie dust! I am SUPER MAGICAL!!!" Will laughed and asked to move to the back.  There was no stopping the pixie dust as long as the sunbeam remained! TINKERBELL also loves to use her pixie dust to turn her brothers into stinky buffalos.  

Picture from May 2006

Anna has some money left over from a valentine gift card.  She of course wants to go shopping and spend it.  Scott suggested that maybe she should just save it for a rainy day.  

Anna's reply:  "Silly Daddy, I don't want to buy any clouds!"

A Belated Happy Birthday Post for Wesley The Conqueror

We are having a hard time swallowing the fact that our first born is now 17 years old!  We are extremely proud of you Wesley as you are making your way in this world!  Your reputation as a responsible leader at school, your determination to see things through and your intelligence and industrious talents are all important but what we are most pleased with is your character and your stance on taking the road that is "less travelled".  Remember to take as many people with you as you can, there are so many who have difficulty finding their way and just need someone to call back to them with encouragement and direction. We love you! What a blessing for us to be your parents!